Miriam makeba songs

She was against racial segregation which happened during the 20th century in South Africa.

Where was miriam makeba born

Makeba was born in a town near Johannesburg , South Africa on March 4, Her town was segregated. She found comfort in singing and music. Makeba started singing professionally in She first sang with her cousin 's group. They were called the Cuban Brothers. She was also in two other groups called the Manhattan Brothers and the Skylarks.

Makeba was in movies and musicals as well.

Where did miriam makeba live

Come Back, Africa criticized segregation in South Africa. The South African government banned her from South Africa. They became friends and made an album together. Makeba married a jazz trumpet player named Hugh Masekela in Makeba divorced him in She then married Stokely Carmichael in He was a Civil Rights leader.